FOUTS, William (1894)
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Monday, 19 November 1894
Saturday afternoon about 4 o’clock Wm Fouts of Wayne Township, met with injuries in a runaway accident which terminated in his death yesterday morning.
Mr. Fouts was at the farm of ‘Squire Rusk, about a mile north of Waynetown, at the time of the accident and was engaged in operating a corn shucking machine. Suddenly steam began to escape from the engine and the horses taking fright started to run away. Mr. Fouts seized the lines but was too late. He was jerked forward and thrown under the wheels of the heavy wagon. Both front and hind wheels passed over his chest crushing it like a shell. He was picked up and carried to the house, Dr. Hurt being hastily summoned from town. Mr. Fouts’ injuries were found to be fatal, however, and he died in great pain yesterday morning.
The deceased was aged about 36 years and was a highly respected citizen. He was a stepson of Elston Sayers. He leaves a wife and three children.
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly, Friday, Novemeber 23, 1894
Last Saturday night about 9 o'clock Wm. Fouts, while hauling fodder for the corn shucker at Squire Rusk's met with a horrible death. His team became frightened and in trying to stop them he fell under the wagon and was struck by both wheels. He was carried to the house where he died Sunday morning. Mr. Fouts was a good Christian and loved by all who knew him. The funeral took place Tuesday at 10 o'clock at the Baptist church by Rev. Sprainhour. The body was laid to rest in the Masonic cemetery, west of town.
*Note from Kim H: Death Certificate DOD - November 18, 1894 Waynetown Masonic Cemetery